Maplewood Neighborhood Association
What's A Neighborhood Association?
Neighborhood Associations are the basic building block of democracy in the City of Portland. Participants actively work to increase the vibrancy, livability, sustainability, and democracy of their neighborhood. Neighborhood Associations belong to everyone!
About the Maplewood Neighborhood Association
The Maplewood Neighborhood Association can help you keep up to date on issues concerning life here in Maplewood. You can work with your neighbors on issues that directly concern you and let your views be known. Come meet your neighbors, and together we can make a difference!
Our Meetings
The Maplewood Neighborhood Association meets the second Monday of each month. Our Membership meeting begins at 7PM and we usually adjourn between 8 and 8:30PM. We meet in the Community Building behind the West Hills Friends Church, across the street from Maplewood School.
Our Board meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the same location and time as our Membership meetings.
Please join us for either our Membership or our Board meeting. If you would like to have an item on the agenda please contact our Chair a week prior to the meeting. Otherwise, you can come to the meeting and bring up your ideas or concerns as new business at the end of the meeting.
Where We Are
Maplewood is a small neighborhood, located in the Southwest area of Portland, Oregon, and is surrounded by three other southwest Portland neighborhoods: Hayhurst to the north, Multnomah to the east, and Ashcreek directly south. The neighborhood boundaries are defined by SW Vermont Street, SW 45th Avenue, and SW Multnomah Boulevard. The western boundary of Maplewood is the Washington County line. Maplewood's topography is hilly with two tributaries of Fanno Creek: Vermont Creek and Woods Creek. Vermont Creek runs east to west in the northern portion of the neighborhood and Woods Creek runs east to west in the southwestern portion of the neighborhood.
The land bordered by SW Multnomah Blvd., SW Canby, SW 51st, and SW Custer is constrained by the steep slopes, flooded areas, and wetlands of Woods Creek. In the creek corridors there are numerous underground springs. There are no through streets which pass over the creek drainages so there are few north to south connections from most of Maplewood's streets to Multnomah Blvd. Likewise, there are only two ways to travel east to west and exit the neighborhood: Vermont Street and Maplewood Road.
Agenda
Agenda for March 2008
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, March 10, 2008
Light refreshments will be served!
7:00 pm Social time
7:15 pm Introductions
7:20 pm February Minutes Approval
7:25 pm Treasurers Report
7:30 pm Motion to eliminate two board committee positions:
Technology and Design Review
7:35 pm Election: Gary Swanson-Davies & Chris Byrne officiating
7:50 pm Q & A on Standing Committee Reports
8:00 pm Reports: Sub-committees
April Hill Park - Jill Gaddi
Maplewood Picnic – Bill Rector
8:05 pm Maplewood School Report:
Request to join Maplewood School in "Safe Routes to School" meeting
at 6pm to 7pm prior to next MNA meeting on April 14.
8:10 pm New Business
8:15 pm Adjourn
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for February 2008
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, February 11, 2008
7:00 pm Introductions (Micki Carrier)
7:05 pm January Minutes Approval (Joan Frazer)
7:10 pm SWNI Report (Anne-Marie Fischer)
7:15 pm Treasurers Report (Joan Frazer will give)
7:20 pm April Hill Park updates (Jill Gaddis)
7:25 pm Maplewood Summer Picnic 2008 (Bill Rector)
7:30 pm Elections announcement (Gary Swanson-Davies)
7:35 pm Standing Committee Reports
Land Use (Chris Mays)
Parks (Bill Rector)
Safety (Position open)
Technology (Gary Swanson-Davies)
7:45 pm Transportation – HALO LID (Vern Krist)
8:05 pm Maplewood School (Alexander Ben-Israel)
8:10 pm New Business
Gregg Coodley M.D. would like to talk about an initiative filed for the City of Portland
to provide health insurance to uninsured children in Portland.
8:15 pm Adjourn
Mark your calendars:
Saturday, February 23rd, 9 to noon, April Hill Park work party. We will be planting native plants in the fence enclosed area.
Tuesday, February 19th, 5:30 PM Police Redistricting Open House being held a Multnomah Art Center.
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for January 2008
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, January 14, 2008
7:00 pm Introductions (Micki Carrier)
7:05 pm December Minutes Approval (Joan Frazer)
7:10 pm SWNI Report (Anne-Marie Fischer)
7:15 pm Treasurers Report (Chris Byrne)
7:20 pm April Hill Park updates (Jill Gaddis)
7:30 pm Maplewood Summer Picnic 2008 (Bill Rector)
7:40 pm Standing Committee Reports
Land Use (Chris Mays)
Parks (Bill Rector)
Transportation (Vern Krist excused)
Safety (Position open)
Technology (Gary Swanson-Davies)
Motion: To pay $95.40 to continue the web site for another year.
8:05 pm Maplewood School (Alexander Ben-Israel)
8:10 pm New Business
8:15 pm Adjourn
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for December 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, December 10, 2007
7:00 pm Social and Introductions
7:15 pm November Minute Approval (Joan Frazer)
7:20 pm Guest Speaker – Jon Erickson, St. Luke’s Church
7:35 pm SWNI Report (Jill Gaddis)
7:40 pm Treasurers Report (Chris Byrne)
7:45 pm Standing Committee Reports
Land Use (Chris Mays)
Parks (Bill Rector)
Transportation (Vern Krist)
Safety (Position open)
Technology (Gary Swanson-Davies)
April Hill Park ( Jill Gaddis)
8:05 pm Maplewood School (Alexander Ben-Israel)
8:10 pm New Business
8:15 pm Adjourn
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for November 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, November 12, 2007
7:00 pm Introductions (Micki Carrier)
7:05 pm October Minutes Approval (Joan Frazer)
7:10 pm Guest Speaker – Jon Erickson, St. Luke’s Church
Jon will provide an overview of what St. Luke has done and what the plans are for the future.
Pictures and maps will show what they are doing. Also possible routes for trails.
When they apply for street vacation it is likely that Maplewood NA will be asked for an opinion.
Jon will provide an update on the environmental zone and Vermont Creek work.
His main objective is to keep us informed.
7:30 pm SWNI Report (Anne-Marie Fischer)
7:35 pm Treasurers Report (Chris Byrne)
Weatherizing Homes
7:30 pm April Hill Park Report
7:45 pm Standing Committee Reports
Transportation (Vern Krist)
Land Use (Chris Mays)
Parks (Bill Rector)
Design Review (Gordon Trapp) excused
Safety (Position open)
Technology (Gary Swanson-Davies) excused
8:00 pm Maplewood School (Alexander Ben-Israel)
8:05 pm What 2 Can Do (Vern Krist)
8:10 pm New Business
Rebecca Cords—Raccoon problem
Garden Home De-Annexation
8:15 pm Adjourn
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for October 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, October 8, 2007
Our visitor will be Judge Michael Zusman. What is the court’s role in the community? Please bring your questions.
The hot topics this month:
SW Vermont Street. What are the plans for sidewalks and bike lanes? How will this be paid for? What is a Halo LID? What is happening with the Multnomah Blvd sewer project?
Summer Picnic next July 2008
We need people to help co-chair this event.
April Hill Work Party
Maplewood NET participation in the upcoming TOPOFF exercise in Portland.
Please come and get to know your neighbors and learn what is happening in your neighborhood.
Agenda for September 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, September 10, 2007
7:00 pm Call to order, introductions & welcome – Micki Carrier
7:10 pm Agenda & June Minutes Approval- Joan Frazer
7:15 pm Portland Neighborhood Police report (if present)
7:20 pm SWNI Report -Jill Gaddis
7:25 pm Picnic debriefing notes & Signcaps – Anne-Marie
7:30 pm Treasurers Report - Chris Byrne
7:35 pm Standing Committee Reports
Safety Committee – Need Volunteer
Transportation Committee – Vern Krist(excused)
Technology – Gary Swanson-Davies
Parks – Bill Rector
Land Use – Chris Mays
Design Review – Gordon Trapp
Maplewood School – Liaison?
7:45 pm April Hill Park –Jill Gaddis
7:55 pm Hendrickson Conservation Easement – Gary Swanson-Davies
8:00 pm New Business
8:15 pm Adjournment
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for August 2007
There is no meeting in August
Agenda for July 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, July 9, 2007
7:00 pm Welcome
7:05 pm Introductions (10-15min)
7:15 pm Approval of June minutes
7:20 pm Guest police officer
7:30 pm SWNI Report -Jill Gaddis, Co-Chair
7:35 pm Treasurers Report - Chris Byrne
Standing Committee Reports
Land-use- Chris Mays-5 mins
Parks – Bill Rector
Technology – Gary Swanson-Davies
Transportation - Vern Krist- 8 mins
Safety - No chair at this time - Jill Gaddis
MichaelBoyer's new phone number 503-823-1863
Outreach - Micki Carrier - 2 mins
7:40 pm SUMER PICNIC -Anne-Marie
Volunteers
Sign caps
8:00 pm April Hill Park –Jill Gaddis
8:10 pm Maplewood Schools Liaison - Jim Batten
8:15 pm New Business
8:20 pm Vote "Will the MNA take an August vacation and resume meeting on September 10, 2007"
8:25 pm Meeting over. Please stay and purchase script to support Maplewood
Please Fold your chair and help put tables Away, Thank you
Next MNA meeting September 10, 2007
Reminders:
Please mark your calendars for the Summer Picnic July 29th. Volunteers to help, and Donations for the raffle are welcomed contact Anne-Marie or Jill Gaddis at : picnic@maplewoodna.com
Agenda for June 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, June 11, 2007
7:00 pm Call to order, Introductions & welcome – Micki Carrier
7:10 pm Agenda & May minutes approval
7:15 pm Neighborhood Police Report (if present)
7:20 pm SWNI Report – Anne-Marie Fischer
Picnic Report
7:25 pm Treasurers Report - Chris Byrne
7:30 pm Committee Reports
Safety Committee – Need Volunteer
Transportation Committee – Vern Krist
Technology – Gary Swanson-Davies (excused)
Parks – Bill Rector
Land Use – Chris Mays
Design Review – Gordon Trapp (excused)
Maplewood School – Jim Battan
7:45 pm April Hill Park –Jill Gaddis
8:00 pm New Business
8:15 pm Adjournment
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for May 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, May 14, 2007
7:00 pm Call to order – Anne-Marie Fischer
7:05 pm Introductions ( New Business ?)
7:10 pm Neighborhood Police Officer Report (if present) – Brian Hughes
7:15 pm Approval of March minutes
7:20 pm Motion: Reinstate Micki Carrier as Chair of Outreach Committee
7:22 pm Volunteer recognition vote – Micki Carrier
7:25 pm Sign cap presentation & choosing – Cyndy Hall
7:40 pm SWNI Report – Anne-Marie Fischer
Picnic Report
Motion: Allocate funds raised from Picnic raffle to a fund for April Hill Park
7:45 pm Treasurers Report
Standing Committee Reports
7:47 pm Land Use –Chris Mays (Don Baack guest speaker)
Discussion about “right of way” on SW 46th and Vermont property
Motion: To approve letter to St. Luke’s?
7:57 pm Transportation – Vern Krist
8:05 pm Parks – Bill Rector
April Hill update – Anne-Marie for Jill Gaddis
8:10 pm Outreach – Tree watering program etc… Micki Carrier
8:12 pm Maplewood School Report ( Scrip Sale) Liaison – Jim Battan
8:15 pm Action Plan: Motion to adopt Action Plan as written
8:18 pm New Business
8:25 pm Adjournment
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Announcements:
Donations for picnic raffle needed. Contact Anne-Marie
Volunteers needed for picnic day to help with setup and booths. Please call Jill or Anne-Marie
Safety Chair position still open. Contact Jill or Anne-Marie if you are interested.
Next membership meeting Monday, June 11
Don’t forget to vote!
Plastic recycling at PCC May 19
Agenda for April 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, April 9, 2007
7:00 pm Welcome
7:05 pm Introductions (10-15 min)
7:15 pm Approval of March minutes (posted on web site)
7:20 pm Motion to approve changes to bylaws to allow MNA to elect a Chair or 2 Co-Chairs
7:25 pm Wes McMullen - Conservation Easement
7:30 pm SWNI report – Anne-Marie Fischer
7:35 pm Treasurer's Report – Project Hope
Standing Committee Reports
Land Use - Bill Mays
Parks - Bill Rector
Technology - Gary Swanson-Davies
Transportation - Vern Krist
Design Review - Gordon Trapp
Safety - No chair at this time
Outreach - No chair at this time
Maplewood School Report
7:45 pm Bob Cynkar from BES City of Portland Environmental Services; discuss the Multnomah Blvd. sewer project.
8:05 pm APNBA Grant, Sign cap project - Anne-Marie
8:10 pm Summer Picnic - Anne-Marie
8:15 pm April Hill Park - Jill Gaddis
8:20 pm Action Plan - set up work committee
8:25 pm Maplewood Schools Liaison - Jim Battan
8:35 pm Meeting over, please stay and purchase script to support Maplewood School
Agenda for March 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, March 12, 2007
7:00 pm Introductions
7:05 pm Guest speaker – Robert Liberty, METRO, Questions & Answers
7:25 pm Bylaw amendment – Gary Swanson-Davies
7:30 pm Board & Committee Chair Elections – Micki Carrier
8:00 pm SWNI report – Anne-Marie Fischer
Standing Committee Reports
Maplewood School Report
Conservation Easement Motion (Old Business)
New Business
Announcements
8:30 pm Adjournment
Agenda for March 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, March 12, 2007
7:00 pm Introductions
7:05 pm Guest speaker – Robert Liberty, METRO, Questions & Answers
7:25 pm Bylaw amendment – Gary Swanson-Davies
7:30 pm Board & Committee Chair Elections – Micki Carrier
8:00 pm SWNI report – Anne-Marie Fischer
Standing Committee Reports
Maplewood School Report
Conservation Easement Motion (Old Business)
New Business
Announcements
8:30 pm Adjournment
Agenda for February 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Agenda—Monday, February 12, 2007
7:00 pm—Call to order & welcome—Micki Carrier
7:05 pm—Introductions
7:10 pm—Minutes approval Secretary–Joan Frazer
7:15 pm—SWNI report Co-chair— Anne-Marie Fischer
7:20 pm—Treasurer’s report; Project Hope; SWNI Auction; Treasurer–Chris Byrne
7:25 pm—Standing Committee Reports
Outreach—Micki Carrier
Parks—Laurie Devos
Safety—Linda Swanson-Davies
Technology—Gary Swanson-Davies
Transportation—Jill Gaddis
Land Use—Vern Krist
Design Review—Gordon Trapp
7:45pm—Maplewood School liaison - Jim Battan
7:50pm—Election Announcement
AD HOC Committee Reports
7:55 pm—Second Annual Maplewood Neighborhood Picnic Anne-Marie Fischer
8:00 pm—Conservation Easement — Gary Swanson-Davies
Motion: "The Maplewood Neighborhood Association supports a conservation easement to preserve the green space on the 4600 SW Maplewood Road property, with the understanding that no community access or expense is expected.
Motion: "The Maplewood Neighborhood Association Board votes to return the money donated toward the conservation easement at 4600 SW Maplewood Road, and held at SWNI for the Maplewood NA, to those individuals who contributed to the conservation easement.
8:05 pm—April Hill Park — Jill Gaddis
8:10 pm—“What 2 Can Do”; Sign Cap Project – Vern Krist
8:15 pm—New Business
8:20 pm—Adjournment
Annual membership meeting and election on Monday, March 12
Robert Liberty of Metro will be our guest speaker
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for January 2007
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda - January 9, 2007
7:00 pm
Call to order, introductions & welcome – Micki Carrier
7:10 pm - Agenda & December Minutes Approval
7:15 pm
SWNI Report - Anne-Marie Fischer
Update on SW 63rd St. Subdivision
Nick Corrado Measure 37 claim
Grant award announcement
7:20 pm
Treasurers Report – Chris Byrne
7:25pm - Committee Reports
Safety Committee – Linda Swanson-Davies
Transportation Committee - Jill Gaddis
Technology – Gary Swanson-Davies
Parks – Laurie Devos
Land Use – Vern Krist
Design Review – Gordon Trapp
Maplewood School – Jim Battan
7:50 pm
What 2 Can Do?
7:30 pm - New business
Postcard announcing March election
Web site funding
SW Presbyterian Church Trail funding
8:15 pm - Adjournment
Next Membership meeting on Monday, February 12, 7:00 pm.
Next Board Meeting Monday, February 5th, 7:00 pm.
Please bring non-perishable foods to the February meeting. Chris Byrne will be collecting and distributing them.
You are invited to help on January 20th, 9 to noon or 1 pm to work on the steps and to spread gravel over the length of the trail by the Presbyterian Church. Please plan to bring work boots, gloves, water, shovel, rake if you have one. Be sure to sign the sign in sheet/waiver to be sure we are covered by the SWNI insurance policy. Please call Don Baack at 503-246-2088 if you have questions about the plans or construction activity and leave a message is there is no answer.
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for December 2006
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda - December 11, 2006
7:00 pm Call to order - Micki Carrier, Outreach Coordinator
7:05 pm Introductions (any new business?) (15 min)
7:20 pm SWNI Report, etc. - Anne-Marie Fischer, Chair, Co-Chair (5 min)
7:25 pm Motion to elect Joan Frazier as Secretary
7:29 pm Treasurer's report - Chris Byrne
7:30 pm Discussion on Chair, Co-Chair positions - Micki Carrier (5 min.)
7:35 pm Standing Committee Reports
Outreach Coordinator - Micki Carrier (2 min.)
Technology - Brad Baugher (2 min.)
Transportation - Jill Gaddis ( 10 min.)
Land Use - Vern Krist 2 min.)
Safety - Linda Swanson - Davies ( 2 min. )
Parks - Laurie Devos (2 min.)
Design Review - Gordon Trapp ( 2 min.)
7:55 pm Maplewood School Liaison - Jim Battan ( 5 min )
8:00 pm Conservation Easement - Gary Swanson-Davies (5 min.)
8:05 pm April Hill Park - Jill Gaddis (5 min.)
8:10 pm New Business
8:15 pm Announcements
8:20 pm Adjournment
Reminders:
CANNED FOOD DRIVE: Chris Byrne, our Treasurer, will be collecting any canned food you bring to the meetings during the months of January and February and delivering them to organizations for distributions to the needy.
HAVE A SAFE AND JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Please fold your chair and put on rack when you leave. Volunteers to setup and take down tables would be appreciated.
Agenda for November 2006
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda - November 13, 2006
7:00 pm Board approval of October minutes
7:02 pm Call to order- Chair Anne-Marie Fischer
7:05 pm Introductions: Board members please include any BRIEF statement you would like to share with the neighborhood.
7:15 pm New business
7:20 pm Adjournment
7:25 pm MNA Fall Dessert Potluck ENJOY!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO STAY AFTER THE POTLUCK TO HELP PUT AWAY THE CHARS AND TABLES. PLEASE PITCH IN. THANK-YOU.
EVENT REMINDERS:
Neighborhood grant applications are due December 1
Thanksgiving walk, Hillsdale, 9am under the Oak Tree near the dance studio
November 28th @ 7pm: Terry Poppino on "Crime prevention through Environmental Design. (Contact Linda Swanson-Davies for more info
Agenda for October 2006
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda - October 9, 2006
7:00 PM
Call to order – Chair Anne-Marie Fischer
7:05 PM
Introductions
7:10 PM
Minutes from 9/11/06
7:15 PM
SWNI Board Meeting report – Anne-Marie
Neighborhood grant opportunity
7:20 PM
Treasurer’s Report – Chris Byrne
7:25 PM — Standing Committee Reports
Outreach Coordinator – Micki Carrier
Technology– Brad Baugher
Transportation - Jill Gaddis
Land Use – Vern Krist
Safety – Linda Swanson – Davies
Design Review - Gordon Trapp
7:55 PM
Maplewood School Liaison – Jim Battan
8:00 PM
"What 2 Can Do" - Vern Krist
8:05 PM
New Business
8:15 PM
Adjourn, next meeting on Monday, November 13, 7:00 pm. This meeting will be short and followed by a dessert potluck.
Agenda for September 2006
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda - September 11, 2006
7:00 PM
Call to order – Anne-Marie Fischer
Introductions, Announcements – Micki Carrier
Agenda not available.
8:30 PM
Adjourn, next meeting on Monday, October 9, 7:00 pm.
Agenda for August 2006 - no meeting in August
No Board or Membership meeting was held in August.
Agenda for July 2006
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda - July 10, 2006
7:00 PM
Call to order – Gary Swanson-Davies
Introductions, Announcements – Micki Carrier
7:05 PM
Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams
8:00 PM
Summer picnic – Anne-Marie Fischer
Treasure’s Report – Chris Byrne
8:15 PM
New business and discussion
8:30 PM
Adjourn, next meeting on Monday, August 14, 7:00 pm.
Agenda for June 2006
Maplewood Neighborhood Association Meeting Agenda - June 12, 2006
7:00 PM
Call to order, Introductions – Gary Swanson-Davies
7:10 PM
Treasure’s Report – Chris Byrne
Web site – Brad Baugher
Oleson Road update – Jill Gaddis
Summer Playground Program – Lori DeVos
Schools – Jim Battan
Hendrickson conservation easement – Gary Swanson-Davies
Action Plan update – Gary Swanson-Davies
7:25 PM
“What 2 Can Do” – Vern Krist
Neighborhood Watch – Linda Swanson-Davies
Report on infill tour – Micki Carrier
Solar access code – Gordon Trapp
Summer picnic – Anne-Marie Fischer
7:45 PM
New business and discussion
8:30 PM
Adjourn, next meeting on Monday, July 10, 7:00 pm.
April Hill Park
Friends of April Hill Park
April Hill Park Planting Party
February 23, 2008 9:00 to 12-noon. Come for an hour, come for two, what-ever you can spare—Just come!
* Planting native trees and shrubs in the new fenced area
* Get to know your neighbors while learning about our native plants
* Volunteers needed for planting
* Curious ??? Drop by
* Families welcome
For more information call Jill Gaddis or Marissa Dorais at 503-823-7016 Or the Maplewood NA web page www.maplewoodna.com
April Hill Park Volunteers “Dig In” for Restoration Project
On October 28th, twelve volunteers from the Maplewood neighborhood came out to April Hill Park and began a new restoration project. Neighbors of the park covered 1,600 square feet of riparian area with layers of paper and woodchips and then fenced the project area with a cedar split-rail fence. The paper and woodchips will kill the existing grass and make room for native plants which will help to improve water quality in Woods Creek and create habitat for birds and other wildlife. A good time was had by all as volunteers balanced hard work with sipping hot cider and mingling with neighbors.
However, this is only the first step of the project so there is still time for you to become involved! Join us in April Hill Park on February 23rd from 9am-12pm to complete the project by planting a variety of native plants. All ages are welcome to help plant and all tools and training are provided.
For more information, send an email to aprilhillpark@maplewoodna.com or contact Marissa Dorais at (503) 823-7016 or marissa.dorais@bes.ci.portland.or.us.
Bylaws
Current Bylaws
These are the most recent bylaws as amended March 2008. Please select either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format to download.Bylaw PDF download here.Bylaw Word Document download here.ONI Standards adopted July 13, 2005, as referenced in the bylaws, can be downloaded here.Either link will open in a new window but, with most browsers, you can right-click the download link and save the PDF file.
Contact Us
Officers
Chair
Alexander Ben-Israel
chair@maplewoodna.com
Co-Chair
Paul Privitera
Secretary
Joan Frazer
Treasurer
Chris Byrne
Outreach Coordinator
Micki Carrier
Standing Committees
Land Use
Chris Mays
Safety
Leanne Hartman
Transportation
Vern Krist
Parks
Diane Mays
Ad-hoc Committees
April Hill Park
What2CanDo
Summer Picnic
Land Use
Land Use
Teardowns and McMansions—Ordinances and Zoning changes in US Cities
Here is the USA Today article online related to setting ordinances in various cities for teardowns, McMansions, and Hummer Homes.
Attached is the West Austin Neighborhood Group (WANG) in Austin, TX McMansion Ordinance from their website.
Land Use Reviews
Listed below are documents, to either download or view in your web browser, relating to Land Use reviews in Maplewood. You can find detailed information describing what the different types mean at PortlandOnline.
Type II
5147 Maplewood Road Type II (1.19 MB pdf file)5525 SW Florida Street Type II (563 KB pdf file)4500 Block SW Caldew Type II (4.24 MB pdf file)
Type III
6917 SW 49th Type III (180 KB pdf file)4534 SW Vermont Type III (147 KB pdf file)
Minutes
Minutes The minutes of both Board and Membership meetings, arranged by month, can be found here.
February 2008 Membership meeting The minutes are a draft and will be approved or changed at our next meeting. January 2008 Membership meeting December 2007 Membership meeting Board meeting November 2007 Membership meeting October 2007 Membership meeting September 2007 Membership meeting August 2006 No Board or Membership meeting was held in August. July 2007 Membership meeting June 2007 Membership meeting May 2007 Membership meeting April 2007 Membership meeting March 2007 Membership meeting February 2007 Membership meeting January 2007 Membership meeting December 2006 Membership meeting November 2006 Membership meeting October 2006 No Membership minutes are available for October. September 2006 Membership meeting August 2006 No Board or Membership meeting was held in August. July 2006 Membership meeting June 2006 Membership meeting Board meeting May 2006 Membership meeting April 2006 Membership meeting March 2006 Membership meeting Board meeting February 2006 Membership meeting January 2006 Membership meeting December 2005 Membership meeting November 2005 Membership meeting October 2005 Membership meeting
Newsletter
Newsletter
The Maplewood newsletter that's submitted to SWNI (Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc.) for publication in their newspaper, arranged by month. SWNI newspaper archives can be found here.
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
Safety
Safety
Thanks to Michael Boyer, our Southwest Crime Prevention Program Coordinator, we have regularly updated crime stats, event info, and items of special interest available online, all the time!
SW Crime Prevention Information
The Southwest Crime Prevention web page can be found here, with links to a variety of information. Or, if you prefer, you can go directly to an area of interest by clicking the links below. Items of Interest
Articles and other items of interest.Upcoming Southwest Crime Prevention Events
Events and functions for crime prevention.Southwest Crime Prevention Services
Information on neighborhood watches, foot patrols, Know Your Neighborhood, and more.Southwest Crime Prevention Forms
Forms for Southwest Crime Prevention Services.Southwest Portland Crime Stats
Semi-weekly crime stats by neighborhood.SWNI Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee
Information on SWNI's Crime Prevention and Public Safety Committee.Crime Prevention Documents
Educational information on crime prevention topics.Portland Police Bureau Information
Information and documents from the Portland Police Bureau on the Neighborhood Response Team and Neighborhood Liaison Officer Programs.
CrimeMapper
CrimeMapper is a map, updated monthly, provided by the Portland Police Bureau that shows crime in the Maplewood area over a running 12 month period. SW 55th & Nevada Court seems to be the intersection that covers most, if not all, of Maplewood but you can change the address by clicking on the New Search link at the top of the map page when it has loaded. You can view the map online.
Summer picnic
Summer Picnic
Here you will find information on our Annual Summer Picnic. You can email the Summer Picnic committee by clicking on the link at the bottom of the "contact us" column at the left.
2007 Picnic
Posted June 22, 2007 You can view the 2007 Summer picnic flyer here. Hope to see you on July 29th!Posted May 13, 2007 Hello all,The Second Annual Maplewood Neighborhood Summer Picnic planning is taking shape. Mark this date on your calendar Sunday, July 29 from 1 pm to 5. We will have a lot to celebrate. Maplewood School should have their new playground completed and the Maplewood neighborhood should have its decorative sign caps installed by then.We will again be laughing and dancing to the music of the “Usual Suspects.There will be lots of activities for kids including a slip and slide. Last year the fire department paid us a visit and cooled everyone down by spraying out their 500 gallon tank in the lower field. Since it was 103 degrees that day it was a big hit. Adults and kids alike ran to the field. Who knows maybe they’ll do a repeat this year.Another raffle is in the planning. Last year we had gift certificates to McMenamins and the Shilo Inn among the many items raffled. This year, if the board agrees, all proceeds from the raffle will go into a fund to make improvements to April Hill Park.Ice cream, lemonade and watermelon will be provided.We will really need some volunteer help to make this happen. If you can spare a couple of hours the day of the event to help set up shade tents or to hand out ice cream or lemonade, we’d like to hear from you. Additionally we will need walkers to distribute fliers announcing the picnic around the middle of July. These are a few examples of how you can help to make this picnic a success.This event is being planned to coincide with National Night Out events.Have a question or want to volunteer? Please call Anne-Marie Fischer at 503-452-4240 or e-mail me at amsfischer@comcast.net
2006 Picnic
Posted March 31, 2007 You can download, or view in your browser, a picnic movie (in QuickTime format) that was taken at the 2006 picnic. Be warned, the file is quite large—11 MB.
Transportation
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What's New
Congratulations to the new Maplewood NA Board!
The Maplewood Neighborhood Association (MNA) held its Annual Membership Meeting & Elections on Monday, March 10, 2008.
The new Officers are
Chair: Alexander Ben-Israel
Co-Chair: Paul Privitera
Secretary: Joan Frazer
Treasurer: Chris Byrne
Outreach Coordinator: Micki Carrier
The new Committee Chairs are
Land Use: Chris Mays
Safety: Leanne Hartman
Transportation: Vern Krist
Parks: Diane Mays
Process for 2008 Elections
The Maplewood Neighborhood Association (MNA) Annual Membership Meeting & Elections will be held Monday, March 10, 2008, at West Hills Friends Church Classroom.
If you would like to run for a Maplewood NA Board position you can put your name on the Candidate List sheet, available at the sign-in table at the February meeting and at the sign-in table at the Annual March meeting as well before the elections are held.
When it's time to hold the elections at our March meeting we will ask if there are any nominations from the floor. Any discussion about election will also take place at that time.
Each office, with a list of names for each office, will be posted where they can be seen, and when you completed your ballot just place it in the box provided. We’ll tally the votes after all ballots are in and announce the result before the March meeting is adjourned.
We need a majority vote (a majority of those voting) to declare a winner. If we do not have a winner for any one position we will have a second vote for that position.
Description of Board Positions
Duties of Officer Board Members
Chair shall represent the MNA as a delegate to the SWNI Board, act as liaison with other neighborhood associations, preside at all Membership and Board meetings, and perform such duties as the Membership and the Board authorizes.
Co-Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair's absence and attend hearings and meetings that concern or affect the MNA at the Chair's request.
Secretary shall maintain the non-financial files, make copies of the Membership minutes available, and assist the Board with all correspondence, documents, and written position statements.
Treasurer shall serve maintain the financial records. and receive, deposit, and disburse funds.
Outreach Coordinator shall promote participation in MNA activities and committees and assist in notifying the membership of meetings, elections, events, and other relevant matters of concern.
Duties of Standing Committee Chair Board Members
Land Use Chair shall represent the MNA as a delegate to SWNI’s Land Use Committee, review and respond to all land use notifications as appropriate, and conduct activities to pursue the land use objectives of the Maplewood Action Plan.
Parks Chair shall represent the MNA as a delegate to the SWNI’s Parks Committee and conduct activities to pursue the parks objectives of the Maplewood Action Plan.
Safety Chair shall represent the MNA as a delegate to the SWNI’s Public Safety committee, promote public safety, be an advocate for the Neighborhood Watch program, and conduct activities to pursue the public safety objectives of the Maplewood Action Plan.
Transportation Chair shall represent the MNA as a delegate to the SWNI’s Transportation Committee and conduct activities to pursue the transportation objectives of the Action Plan.
The 2nd Annual Summer Picnic photos are available!
Just click on the "Photos" link at the left and select the Maplewood Summer Picnic 2007 Album.
Check out the updated Safety page.
Thanks to Michael Boyer, our Southwest Crime Prevention Program Coordinator, we have regularly updated crime stats, event info, and items of special interest available online, all the time! Just click on the Safety link at the left, or click here to go to the page.
Maplewood decorative street sign caps.
Thanks to Anne-Marie Fischer for all her efforts to get the funding for our street sign caps! We hope the caps will be installed by the end of July, and if you want to see what they will look like, click here.